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    T61 - What if I upgrade versions of Vista?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kevinthegenius, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. kevinthegenius

    kevinthegenius Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello:

    I am ordering a Lenovo T61 (7662CT - with mobile broadband and multiple other upgrades).

    I would like to order this with just Vista Home Premium since I have a copy of Vista Ultimate already and then I can just upgrade the OS when I get my new notebook.

    This saves me $75 and I have read that upgrading versions of Vista isn't supposed to be a big deal.

    My question really is, would anyone anticipate problems? Specifically, I know that there are some pre-installed IBM apps on the Lenovo; and a couple things actually look helpful to me. Might I break these if I do this upgrade? And subsequently cause myself huge headaches??

    Thanks!
     
    kevinthegenius, Sep 3, 2007
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    mcbrided Notebook Consultant

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    follow the clean install guide and you will be fine.
     
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  3. kevinthegenius

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    OK, I've done clean installs before, so I'm open to doing this.

    Do you have a link for your favorite clean install guide, specific to the T61?

    Thanks!
     
    kevinthegenius, Sep 3, 2007
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  4. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    Why not just downgrade to basic? It'll save you even more.

    Theres a link at the sticky at the top of the forum for clean installs.
     
    Tailic, Sep 3, 2007
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  5. kevinthegenius

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    There is no option for Vista Basic for the config I'm wanting. Oh, well.

    Ahh.. I see. Thanks!
     
    kevinthegenius, Sep 3, 2007
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